> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://botlyz.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://botlyz.gitbook.io/docs/english/frais.md). # Fees Botlyz applies a simple model: a **single protocol fee of 10 bps (i.e. 0.10%)** per order. There is no commission on gains, no performance-based billing, no subscription and no billing cycle. This page details this fee and recalls the costs specific to the Lighter platform, which also apply separately. ## Botlyz's only fee: 10 bps per order Botlyz integrates with Lighter DEX through the "partner attribution" program. This program makes it possible to automatically collect a protocol fee on each executed order. To use the wording employed in the application: this is a **protocol fee, collected and remitted by the platform; it is NOT a Botlyz invoice or commission**. ### Fee amount * **10 bps, i.e. 0.10% per order fill**, whether the order is taker or maker. * This fee is **capped at 10 bps**. * It applies to the notional volume of each executed order. ### How the fee is collected * **Automatically**, on each executed order. * **Directly** at the protocol level, via Lighter's "partner attribution" mechanism. * **Per order**, not per position: an entry followed by an exit therefore corresponds to two orders, each subject to the 0.10%. * Visible in your Lighter trade history. ### Example You open and then close a position of approximately 1000 USDC in notional: | Step | Notional | Protocol fee (0.10%) | | --------- | ----------- | -------------------- | | Entry | 1000 USDC | 1 USDC | | Exit | \~1000 USDC | \~1 USDC | | **Total** | (n.a.) | **\~2 USDC** | The fee applies to the volume traded, regardless of the position's outcome: a winning order and a losing order are treated the same way. ## What Botlyz does NOT charge To remove any ambiguity: * **No commission on gains**: Botlyz takes nothing from your PnL. * **No performance-based billing** and no percentage scale on profits. * **No subscription** and **no billing cycle** (neither weekly nor monthly). * **No bank card charge** on any kind of "cycle". The only cost related to Botlyz is the 0.10% protocol fee described above, collected and remitted by the platform. ## Fees specific to the Lighter platform Independently of Botlyz, Lighter applies its own fees as a trading platform. Depending on your activity, this may include **trading fees** and **funding fees** when you hold a perpetual position. These fees are not related to Botlyz and are defined by Lighter. Refer to Lighter's official documentation for the fees in effect. Likewise, any **network fees** related to a deposit or a withdrawal depend on the network and on Lighter's rules, not on Botlyz. Refer to Lighter's official documentation for the applicable network terms and fees. ## Transparency * **Visible**: the protocol fees collected appear in your trade history on Lighter. * **Single**: the only cost specific to Botlyz is the 0.10% fee per order, capped at 10 bps. * **Non-custodial**: Botlyz is a software editor and an automation tool. Your funds and your keys stay with you, the API keys used are in trade-only mode (no withdrawal possible), and you sign your configuration (EIP-712). You remain solely responsible for your operations. See [Security and non-custodial](/docs/english/securite-non-custodial.md) and [Signature and transparency](/docs/english/signature-et-transparence.md). ## Limiting the impact of fees Since the protocol fee is proportional to the volume traded, a few principles help limit its relative weight: 1. **Number of orders**: the more orders a strategy generates, the more the total of the 0.10% fees accumulates. 2. **Suitable allocation**: on a very small allocation, fees can weigh proportionally more heavily relative to the capital committed. 3. **Test before trading**: use the [backtest](/docs/english/backtest.md) to evaluate a strategy's behavior and adjust your [risk parameters](/docs/english/parametres-de-risque.md) (leverage, allocation) before going live. > **Warning**: trading involves a risk of loss, which can go as far as the total loss of capital. Past performance does not guarantee future performance. Botlyz is a software editor, not a financial adviser. See the [risk warning](/docs/english/avertissement-risques.md). ## Frequently asked questions **Is the 0.10% fee taken from the capital or from the profit?** From the notional volume of each order. Every order, winning or losing, is subject to the 0.10%. **Can this fee be avoided?** No. The 0.10% fee is collected automatically on each executed order, via Lighter's "partner attribution" program. **Does Botlyz take a commission on my gains?** No. Botlyz takes no commission on gains and charges nothing based on results. The only cost specific to Botlyz is the 0.10% protocol fee per order. **Does the 0.10% fee add to Lighter's fees?** The 0.10% fee corresponds to the "partner attribution" program. Lighter also applies its own trading and funding fees, independently of Botlyz. Refer to Lighter's official site for the details of the fees in effect. **Are there withdrawal fees on the Botlyz side?** No. Botlyz is non-custodial and does not manage your funds: it charges no withdrawal fee. 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